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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 Good morning! On this date in 1930, Bobby Jones became the first and only golfer to win the Grand Slam: the U.S. Amateur, the U.S. Open, … Continue reading Friday, September 27, 2024

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1922, physician, humorist, storyteller, and best-selling author Ferrol Sams was born in Fayetteville.  With Hurricane Helene blowing through the state, we … Continue reading Thursday, September 26, 2024

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1946, Robert Benham, the first African American appointed to the Georgia Supreme Court, was born in Cartersville.  Batten down the hatches … Continue reading Wednesday, September 25, 2024

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1889, Agnes Scott College, then known as the Decatur Female Seminary, opened its doors, becoming a preeminent institution of women’s … Continue reading Tuesday, September 24, 2024

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1930, Ray Charles was born in Albany, Georgia. One of the singer’s many hits, Georgia on My Mind, became Georgia’s … Continue reading Monday, September 23, 2024

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1976, Jimmy Carter appeared on the television show, What’s My Line? as part of his successful presidential campaign. Here’s a … Continue reading Friday, September 20, 2024

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1964, Grammy-winning singer Trisha Yearwood was born in Monticello, Georgia. She’s best known for hits, She’s in Love with the Boy … Continue reading Thursday, September 19, 2024

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 Good morning!  On this day in 1895, Booker T. Washington delivered his famous “Atlanta Compromise” speech at the Atlanta Cotton States and International Exposition.  Today, we’re … Continue reading Wednesday, September 18, 2024

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1994, “Ma” Rainey was honored as the “Mother of the Blues” with a special postage stamp issued by the U.S. … Continue reading Tuesday, September 17, 2024

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1779 the siege of Savannah began when French allies arrived to help the Continental Army.  This weekend the Dawgs nearly … Continue reading Monday, September 16, 2024